On Tuesday the 1.3GHz UK Activity Contest runs from 2000 to 2230UTC. Using all modes, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. Next weekend, the CQ 160m DX contest runs from 2200UTC on the 24th to 2200UTC on the 26th. It’s CW only on the 1.8MHz band and the exchange is signal report […]
We had another pretty uneventful week with zero sunspots, but no major geomagnetic disturbances. The K-index rose to three on Thursday morning due to the effects of the solar wind, but the ionosphere was otherwise calm geomagnetically. We said last week that there had been some winter sporadic E, which had livened up 10 metres. […]
We start with clubs that have more than one event this week. Burton Amateur Radio Club has a net on 145.575MHz from 10am this Sunday and next Sunday. On Wednesday there’s an open club night and Thursday sees an open net on 145.575MHz from 8pm. Details from Rob, G6EIH, on 0781 214 6333. Kettering and […]
We start with a reminder that all UK amateurs are required to revalidate their licence with Ofcom at least every five years. If it has been a while since you did that, go to ofcom.org.uk/manage-your-licence or email spectrum.licensing@ofcom.org.uk. The process doesn’t take very long. Advance news now from Humber Fortress DX ARC. They will start […]
No news items have been received for Northern Ireland this week.
We start with clubs that have more than one event this week. Burnham Beeches Radio Club has a club net this Sunday and next Sunday from 10.30pm, initially on 145.500MHz then moving to 145.275MHz. On Monday there’s an exam session, natter and video night. Contact Greg, G4EBY, via email to ebytronics@gmail.com. Radio Society of Harrow […]
We start with advance news from Torbay Amateur Radio Society that they will run a Foundation course from the end of April. The course will be three hours a week for six or seven weeks on Friday evenings and will cost £75, plus the cost of the exam. Later on in the year there will […]
Carmarthen Amateur Radio Society has its 80m SSB net from 2.30pm this Sunday and next Sunday. Tuesday sees an illustrated talk by Andy, GW0JLX Using NVIS When Operating Portable. Contact Andy, GW0JLX, on 0776 828 2880. Newport Amateur Radio Society has a net on 3.705MHz from 10am this Sunday and next Sunday. Tuesday sees a […]
With the new FT4 contest series starting in February, the HF Contest Committee (HFCC) would like to increase its expertise in the WSJT mode. If you are a keen FT8er and are going to take part in the RSGB FT4 Monday series, why not consider joining the committee? Ideally, committee members should be regular participants […]
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